# Sengoku News: Samurai Armadillo (Available Now on YoYoExpert) **URL:** \ **Category:** Manufacturer Official News\ **Created:** [May 10, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663 "2024-05-10T23:37:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Sengoku](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sengoku/32/277490_2.png) [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/44 "2025-08-23T16:29:09Z")
FULL REVEAL: Presenting the Raijin! Undercut catch zone with a flared profile and plenty of rim weight for power and stability. This yo-yo, while fresh and capable in 1a, was designed to be a joy to throw in the 5a style. We decided to go for 7075 aluminum on this one. ![1000011124](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/f/3/0f3c5999737c6e4c91a116880f57c4c573affc58.jpeg) ![1000011121](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/4/9/1493fd6ca52476ff923645d4dab857eb23082e91.jpeg) ![IMG_20250822_103017](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/4/0/d40df6b390e2f4fc90bd7adb0e3fd411984c7533.jpeg)Full specs: Diameter: 55.78 mm Width: 54.00 mm Weight: 65.64 g Matte finish, premium Ringu bearing as standard The fire colorway is part of a new “premium anodizing” line of colors we’ll be throwing on for some models Releasing in September ---
**Author:** ![Sengoku](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sengoku/32/277490_2.png) [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/45 "2025-09-09T21:02:22Z")
As the team members are receiving their Raijins, but before Yoyoexpert gets their stock, here are some updates and testimonials! “When I first started playing with Raijin I noticed right away it felt very light for the size and weight. It also feels incredibly comfortable in my hand. I think the slight taper in the catch zone gives it almost a naturally comfortable grip. Also, the large inner cup makes it great for finger spins.” -Tim “For me, the Raijin is all about being unique. In a space where every yoyo performs really well, what makes a yoyo worth something? Hardly anything is surprising in the yoyo world anymore, so what excited me about Raijin was that it stands out as different and yet is also beautiful, functional, and high performing! It feels great in the hand, the finish is smooth and comfy, but the play is crazy! And the fire colorway is just mesmerizing when spinning or static. I haven’t been able to put it down since I got it.” -Phil Quagliariello “Raygen is light on the string, fast and wide.” -Mohammed Hany It’s safe to say the team is loving it so far, and we’re excited to get more feedback as all are delivered to their homes.! ---
**Author:** ![Sengoku](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sengoku/32/277490_2.png) [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2025, 1:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/46 "2025-12-02T01:15:58Z")
The Samurai Armadillo. 52mm wide 54 mm diameter 67 grams ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/5/a/b5a53cbe5301bb86ecf20189e428a0503c165deb.jpeg) This is a powerful, midsize, and wide yo-yo. The ridges make rejections and grinds a joy, while minimizing string friction with the walls. The performance is there, it gets the job done just as well as any other wide bimetal. It just does it in a way that stands out. A true distillation of Sengoku’s core philosophy. ![IMG_0178](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/9/6/9969de263723a793c75d67c3a35c501b028f0c15.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sengoku](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sengoku/32/277490_2.png) [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/47 "2025-12-04T16:56:35Z")
Some more shots of this dude ![IMG_0168](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/5/8/9583d05f43074944b4fbfb652d37ed146a0a02ab.jpeg) ![IMG_0183](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/b/d/fbd781abf6b22d84c2b73fdaf2ec003ca4af4270.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sengoku](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sengoku/32/277490_2.png) [@Sengoku](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sengoku)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/48 "2025-12-15T02:01:25Z")
Samurai Armadillo in Christmas green ![IMG_0283](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/d/1/fd11a37119975ab6eed7d6ebda1759c92b242929.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Son-of-Morris](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/son-of-morris/32/250533_2.png) [@Son-of-Morris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Son-of-Morris)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 4:00am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/49 "2025-12-15T04:00:59Z")
This has a surprisingly awesome and smooth feel on finger grinds. Very different but enjoyable! Love the unique design! Plus, the engraving rocks. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/50 "2025-12-19T00:19:35Z")
This has become a personal favorite of mine. [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/1/2/2121cff6657e92121141ea50476151c428c196ba.jpeg "Samurai Armadillo ") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8RBcwBSKUs) ---
**Author:** ![SlowThrow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/slowthrow/32/307451_2.png) [@SlowThrow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SlowThrow)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/51 "2025-12-19T01:25:44Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/a/b/aab4654bb48e6a8591451eb1cbaf2deab27b6d71.gif) ---
**Author:** ![nightshadow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nightshadow/32/1574_2.png) [@nightshadow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nightshadow)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663/52 "2025-12-28T19:13:59Z")
The Sengoku Samurai Armadillo was spotted at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney recently! ![IMG_0310](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/5/e/a5e967e4d367ce412b297af9ca13e711ab16f8c8.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/sengoku-news-samurai-armadillo-available-now-on-yoyoexpert/400663.md?page=2)